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"Dementia is often the scariest thing for many patients with Parkinson's disease, more so than motor symptoms," says Sreeganga Chandra, PhD, professor of neurology and of neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and the study's principal investigator. "We are trying to understand the basis of cognitive dysfunction and whether we can find targets to ameliorate it."

Assistant Professor of Neurology Hae-Young Hawong, DO, PhD, clarifies the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) versus other balance issues, and dispels misconceptions about medications prescribed to treat PD.

New findings reveal motor and cognitive deficits arise through separate mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease, challenging previous thinking.

According to Associate Professor of Neurology Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, recent research shows that high-intensity exercise has a positive effect on brain health and dopamine levels in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). She also shares the latest research on innovative treatment options for depression in people with PD.

A Yale Medicine expert on restless legs syndrome discusses new treatment recommendations.

In recognition of her outstanding and innovative work as Program Director of the Movement Disorders Fellowship, Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS, has been honored with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2025 Fellowship Program Director Recognition Award.

Using single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics, Yale researchers have created a detailed cell atlas of brains affected by Parkinson’s disease.

The new Yale center is the first to focus on developing precision medicine for Parkinson’s disease.

Associate Professor of Neurology Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, is interviewed by Power Over Parkinson's on how high-intensity exercise can ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, slow progression of the disease, and improve quality of life.